MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Initiative in Practice

West Chester, PA

Elias A. Kohn

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Elias A. Kohn

Associate – Business Department

Elias brings his creative problem solving and persistence to solve complex legal issues and provide excellent counsel to his clients.

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Elias is an Associate in the firm’s Business Department. His practice serves both business and litigation needs, drawing from his prior experience as a complex commercial litigator and an Assistant District Attorney. He advises clients across a range of business matters and has managed litigation in state and federal courts, including class actions, constitutional claims, environmental matters, and business torts.  

Notable Representations

  • Counsel to numerous clients regarding multimillion-dollar asset and stock purchase agreements.
  • Counsel to numerous clients regarding employment disputes, entity formation, real estate purchases, strategic planning, and limiting liability.
  • Completion of a Land Management Plan to increase both timber yield and biodiversity for an agricultural client.
  • Counsel for class of former property owners in the Second and Ninth Circuits alleging constitutional claims against governmental entities for taking surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure sales.
  • Successful resolution of multi-million-dollar lawsuit regarding economic injuries resulting from a chemical spill into a riverway.
  • Successful pre-suit settlement regarding potential class of consumers of defective products.
  • Representation of claims under the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments against the City of Philadelphia.
  • Counsel for plaintiffs in Edmondson, et al., v. Raniere et al., No. 20-cv-00485 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging human trafficking and racketeering charges against cult leader Keith Raniere and his “inner circle.”
  • Counsel for plaintiffs in Miller, et al., v. Arab Bank, No. 18-cv-2192 alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Community Involvement and Memberships

  • Phoenixville Area Community Services
  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce

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EDUCATION

  • Lewis & Clark Law School – J.D., cum laude
  • Yale University – Master of Environmental Management
  • University of Southern California – B.A. in Sociology, magna cum laude

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

AWARDS

  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – 2024 – 2025

Jamison C. MacMain

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Jamison C. MacMain

Associate – Trusts and Estates, Business, Tax, and Municipal Law

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Jamison C. MacMain is an accomplished attorney focusing on trusts and estates, business law, tax law, and municipal law.

Before joining MacElree Harvey, Jamison worked at Herdeg, du Pont & Dalle Pazze, LLP where he assisted with estate planning, estate administration, business planning, and trust administration. Before that, Jamison served as an attorney and law clerk at MacMain Leinhauser PC, where he defended municipalities, counties, and law enforcement personnel in civil rights litigation. His experience includes depositions, trial advocacy, motion drafting, and policy writing. Additionally, he served as Assistant to the Solicitor for the Sheriff of Chester County, advising the Chester County Sheriff’s Office on legal matters.

Jamison brings a dynamic skill set to his legal practice, honed through leadership roles in collegiate athletics, woodworking, and historic property maintenance. A former collegiate soccer captain and coach, he understands the value of discipline, strategic thinking, and teamwork—qualities that define his approach to legal representation.

Active in his community, Jamison serves on the Site Committee for Innabah Camp & Retreat Center, contributing to facilities management and fundraising efforts. His legal acumen, combined with his hands-on experience in various industries, allows him to provide practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.

Notable Representations

  • Sole associate at Herdeg, du Pont & Dalle Pazze, LLP, providing trust and estate planning services for high-wealth clients.
  • Represented municipalities, counties, law enforcement officials, and government entities in civil rights litigation and defense.
  • Served as an Assistant to the Solicitor for the Sheriff of Chester County, advising on Sheriff’s Sales, Protection from Abuse Law, and Firearms Law.

Community Involvement

  • Site Committee Member, Innabah Camp & Retreat Center (2024-Present)
  • Assistant to the Maintenance Director, Innabah Camp & Retreat Center (2009-2017)

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ADMISSIONS

  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (2023)

    • Admitted via Universal Bar Exam (UBE) with a qualifying score for admission in 42 jurisdictions
  • United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2023)
  • United States Federal Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2024)

EDUCATION

  • Widener University’s Delaware School of Law (J.D., 2023)
    • Staff Editor, Widener Law Review (Vol. 29)
    • Honor Council – Code of Conduct Review Board
  • Elizabethtown College (B.A., History, 2017)
    • Minor in Political Science
    • Phi Alpha Theta – National History Honor Society
    • Captain, Men’s Soccer Team (led team to 2016 NCAA National Playoffs, Round of 32)
    • Joe Whitmore Award (2016)
    • Dean’s List

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Joe Whitmore Award (2016)

Katherine A. Isard

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Katherine A. Isard

Partner – Litigation

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Katherine A. Isard has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, commercial real estate matters, and construction litigation. In her 12 year solo practice, she successfully represented clients in arbitration, state and federal courts, and transactional matters. Katherine’s expertise extends beyond litigation to corporate advisory services, where she assists clients in drafting and negotiating software as a service agreements, master service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, particularly for technology and private equity clients.

Prior to establishing her own practice, Katherine was a litigation associate at Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP, where she worked on high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract actions, employment litigation, and shareholder derivative suits. She also gained valuable experience in white-collar defense and internal investigations at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, focusing on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and large-scale document reviews.

Katherine is known for her strategic legal approach, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage every aspect of her cases—from client communication to litigation strategy, negotiations, discovery, and trial advocacy.

Clients appreciate Katherine’s deep legal knowledge, practical solutions, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. With almost two decades of experience, she remains a trusted legal advisor committed to delivering high-quality representation tailored to her clients’ needs.

Notable Representations

  • Served as second chair in multi-million-dollar litigation in Texas state court, securing a favorable settlement after partial summary judgment.
  • Served as second chair in a Pennsylvania state court case, achieving a successful verdict after a three-day bench trial.
  • Represented home builder in construction defect claims.
  • Managed internal investigations related to potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations.
  • Negotiated and drafted key agreements, including Non-Disclosure, Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts and Master Service agreements.

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2005)
    • Associate Editor, Journal of Constitutional Law
  • ACLU of Pennsylvania, Pro Bono Research
  • Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Pro Bono Law Clerk

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Natalie R. Young

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Natalie R. Young

Partner – Land Use

Land Use Department

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Natalie R. Young is a highly skilled and experienced attorney with a focus on construction defect litigation, real estate, and land use matters. With a proven track record of managing complex litigation, she has successfully managed the defense of an $80 million construction defect claim and negotiated substantial settlements for homeowner clients. Natalie has second-chaired several construction defect arbitrations and has argued cases before various courts, including the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, New Jersey Superior Court, and multiple Zoning Hearing Boards.

Before joining MacElree Harvey, Natalie was an associate at a boutique real estate firm, where she handled over twenty litigation and land use cases, providing strategic counsel on construction, real estate, and zoning disputes. She also supervised junior associates and staff, ensuring high-quality service and client representation.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Natalie serves as Vice President on the Council for the Borough of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, and previously served on zoning boards for Chester Heights and the Borough of Morton. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, she is an active member of the legal community, with admissions to various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys vacationing in Ocean City, New Jersey, and is an avid fan of baseball, soccer, and hockey.

Notable Representations

  • Lead attorney on over twenty litigation and land use matters, managing day-to-day activities of multiple other litigation cases.
  • Managed the defense of a large-scale construction defect litigation claim against a general contractor, with damages exceeding $80 million.
  • Negotiated two pre-litigation settlements for homeowner clients, each exceeding $120,000.
  • Second-chaired multiple construction defect litigations before private arbitration panels.
  • Represented clients in hearings and arguments before multiple Courts of Common Pleas, including Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Monroe, and Philadelphia Counties, as well as the Municipal Court of Philadelphia and the Superior Courts of New Jersey.
  • Handled zoning, land use, and real estate litigation matters for commercial developers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Represented clients in a variety of disputes, including breach of contract, consumer fraud, mechanics’ liens, partnership disputes, and zoning matters.
  • Prepared and argued applications before zoning boards and planning commissions across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  • Served as second-chair in multiple construction defect arbitrations, including witness questioning.

Memberships

  • Member of the Bar Associations for Philadelphia County and Delaware County
  • Former Member of the Executive Committee for Real Property Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania
  • District of New Jersey
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Temple American Inn of Court

EDUCATION

  • Widener University School of Law, J.D.
  • Saint Joseph’s University, B.B.A., Business Management

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Joseph P. Green, Jr.

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Joseph P. Green, Jr.

Of Counsel – Criminal Defense

Mr. Green is recognized by his peers as a preeminent criminal trial lawyer, now working with MacElree as Of Counsel.

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Mr. Green is recognized by his peers as a preeminent criminal trial lawyer, now working with MacElree as Of Counsel. He is an exceptionally experienced litigator, having tried over one hundred cases to jury verdict, including acquittals in nationally significant federal criminal cases, white-collar, CCE and drug-related criminal cases. He has also secured many substantial civil recoveries, including a personal injury verdict in excess of one million dollars. Joe has successfully handled all forms of litigation, in subjects as diverse as death penalty trials and intoxicated operation of an airplane. He is presently litigating a number of claims on behalf of landowners whose properties have been damaged by pipeline construction.

Mr. Green is an accomplished lecturer, having lectured for The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and County Bar Associations. He enjoys an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been elected a Master of the Inns of Court. Over the years Mr. Green has also testified before the President’s Commission On Model State Drug Laws and before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Joe has also been active in his community. He served for eight years as an elected member of the Board of School Directors of the West Chester Area School District, and during that tenure he was elected twice in a District with over One hundred thousand residents and approximately 12,000 students. Joe chaired the District’s Property & Finance Committee for four years. During that period, the Committee and the Board evaluated, adopted and managed the implementation of a $220 million dollar secondary school renovation and addition plan. Joe has also been actively involved in judicial election campaigns.

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1980
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1983
  • pro hac vice Delaware, New York, Florida, California

EDUCATION

  • Villanova University, J.D., 1980
  • Saint Joseph’s University, A.B., Economics, 1977
  • Saint Joseph’s Prep, 1974

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J. Kurtis Kline

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J. Kurtis Kline

Partner – Business and Corporate Law

Kurt is part of the firm’s business law department and brings a wealth of experience in advising business entities and individuals on a wide range of matters.

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Kurt brings a wealth of experience in advising business entities and individuals on a wide range of matters.  Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Kurt spent a decade practicing corporate law at large regional and national law firms in and around Chester County.  He then served as General Counsel to an international consulting firm in the financial services industry based in Chadds Ford.

Kurt has a passion for complex agreements, such as software license, banking infrastructure, payment systems, and technology agreements, as well as manufacturing-related contracts such as supply, joint venture, and distribution agreements.

Having assisted with the launching of a software company and then serving as its General Counsel, Kurt has a keen insight into not only the technology but also how a contract impacts the underlying economics of the business.  

Kurt also enjoys serving as outside general counsel to several small to mid-size companies, where he routinely assists with a variety of matters such as organizational documents, leases, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, and corporate financing. 

Kurt holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law, and graduated cum laude from Delaware Law School. He earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance, as well as his undergraduate degree, from the University of Delaware.

Kurt is a member of the Pennsylvania and Maryland Bars, and is fluent in Spanish.  He counsels Spanish speaking business owners on a variety of legal issues.

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey (inactive)

EDUCATION

  • Villanova University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2009)
  • Delaware Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2002)
  • University of Delaware (M.B.A., concentration in Finance, 1999)
  • University of Delaware (B.A., 1997)

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Wilmington, DE 19807
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